Caldo De Albondigas/ Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Caldo De Albondigas/ Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey, lean; 1/2 cup jasmine rice, cooked; 1 egg white; 1/3 cup white onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/3 tsp chipotle powder; 2/3 tsp smoked spanish paprika; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced; 3/4 cup carrots, medium diced; 3/4 cup celery, medium diced; 1 can fire roasted tomatoes, 14.5 ounce can.; 8 cup chicken broth; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 cup white rice, use extra rice that you cooked to add to meatballs; 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey, lean
1/2 cup jasmine rice, cooked
1 egg white
1/3 cup white onion, finely chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/3 tsp chipotle powder
2/3 tsp smoked spanish paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
3/4 cup carrots, medium diced
3/4 cup celery, medium diced
1 can fire roasted tomatoes, 14.5 ounce can.
8 cup chicken broth
1/4 tsp salt
2 cup white rice, use extra rice that you cooked to add to meatballs
1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro

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In a large bowl, place all of the meatball ingredients.
2
Mix them up well to thoroughly combine.
3
Set aside.
4
In a large stock pot, set over medium heat, add your olive oil and heat it up.
5
Add in the carrots, celery and onions and cook for four minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add the tomatoes and salt.
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Stir.
8
Place in the chicken broth and bring to a low boil.
9
Once it is starting to come to a boil, start forming your meatballs.
10
These will be large and you wil get about 8-10 meatballs.
11
Gently put meatballs in the broth and lower heat to simmer.
12
Simmer for 45 minutes.
13
Add the rice and simmer for another minute.
14
Add cilantro at last moment into the soup.
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Then serve.
16
Meatballs cooked in the broth create a beautifully tender, soft meatball.
17
Serve this with cubed avocados and tortilla strips.
18
Recipe by taylor68too.

1549

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

189

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, lean, 1/2 cup jasmine rice, cooked, 1 egg white, 1/3 cup white onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Caldo De Albondigas/ Meatball Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caldo De Albondigas/ Meatball Soup

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